Zarda Pulao: A Fragrant Sweet Rice For Eid

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Zarda Pulao Traditional Sweet Dish for Eid

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Zarda Pulao
: A Fragrant Sweet Rice For Eid

Name: ~Zarda Pulao~: A Fragrant Sweet Rice For Eid
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 400 g Basmati rice; 300 g Sugar; 100 g Khoya/mawa (crumbled); 4 tbsp Ghee; 6 pods Green cardamom (lightly crushed); 4 Cloves; 1 small stick Cinnamon; 1 Bay leaf; 10–12 Saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk; ¼ tsp Yellow/orange food colour (Optional); 10–12 Almonds slivered; 10–12 Cashews halved; 2 tbsp Raisins; 2 tbsp Pistachios sliced; 2 tbsp Dried coconut slivers (optional); 1 tsp Rose water

45 mins

Cooking Time

Medium

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Traditionally enjoyed during Eid festivities, Zarda Pulao (or Meethe Chawal) is a sweet rice dish that everyone craves. Ghee, sugar, aromatic saffron, cardamom, and fragrant Basmati rice come together in this vibrant treat. Zarda Pulao, a festive dessert enriched with a mix of nuts and raisins, is a delicious way to end a meal.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

400 gBasmati rice

300 gSugar

100 gKhoya/mawa (crumbled)

4 tbspGhee

6 podsGreen cardamom (lightly crushed)

4Cloves

1 small stickCinnamon

1Bay leaf

10–12Saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk

¼ tspYellow/orange food colour (Optional)

10–12Almonds slivered

10–12Cashews halved

2 tbspRaisins

2 tbspPistachios sliced

2 tbspDried coconut slivers (optional)

1 tspRose water

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the Rice

Make sure to wash the Basmati rice until the water runs clear properly. After 30 minutes of soaking in water, drain the rice. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a big saucepan. Cook the rice until it is 70% done after adding the soaked rice, and set aside.

Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the Rice

30 Minutes

Step 2

Step 2: Fry nuts

5 Minutes

Step 3

Step 3: Create the syrup

5 Minutes

Step 4

Step 4: Cook the Zarda

10 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Arrange the Zarda Pulao on top of a big silver bowl. For a splash of colour, distribute the garnishes around the dish. &...

Pairing Instructions

To counterbalance the sweetness and richness, pair this with hearty Eid curries.

Garnishing Instructions

Prior to serving, garnish with a few strands of saffron, rose petals, and chopped pistachios.